Huge lake house. 3 levels. 10 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.

Newaygo, Michigan
$718 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 8

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 28

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Built in 1908, Brooks Lodge is an historic, three-story, landmark, all seasons vacation home located on the north side of Brooks Lake in Newaygo, Michigan. Located about one hour north of Grand Rapids, Brooks Lodge offers vacationers a spacious, accommodating, and relaxing environment available by the week or for shorter term stays. Brooks Lodge is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and renew.

During your stay, enjoy 110 feet of sandy beach front, fishing docks, and shallow wadingarea. Grab a lounge chair and head to one of three spacious wood decks that offer panoramic lake views. Or hop on a paddle boat or canoe for a lake excursion. Enjoy your evenings around the fire pit overlooking the lake and watching the sunset. (Firewood provided!!)

Inside, is a fully furnished, 100+ year-old home that features a stone fireplace, hard wood floors, fully stocked kitchens, spiral staircases, ceramic tiled halls and baths, and ample living space for large groups, families, and retreats. Accommodates approximately 20-25 people. No pets or smoking, please.

Looking for a summer rental and wondering why the summer is blocked off In 2005 we started as a summer rental through word of mouth. During the summer we book Brooks Lodge by the week, not by the night. Most families are repeat guests and are booking 1-2 years in advance. Because of this, we block off the entire summer.

However, as we have weeks available, we will open them up on VRBO. If you have a particular week(s) in mind, please let us know and we'll check our summer schedule to see if we can open that week or put you on a waitlist.

Also we would like to note that the property does NOT have a working AC unit, but we do provide fans in each bedroom.

We have a water softener system attached to the entire water system that flows through all the faucets in the house. Tap water is filtered and safe to drink/cook with. The water is monitored regularly by a local water care company.

Unfortunately, we are not able to host wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, bridal/bachelorette weekends, or other wedding related events.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    8 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 4800 Sq Ft (446 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking Inside. Please Pick Up Butts Outside. Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 06:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 28

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Review Review

  • Akila S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed May 28, 2026

    Great location — that was definitely the best part of our stay. But honestly we ran into some real issues that made the trip pretty uncomfortable.The water had a really strong sulfur smell in every bathroom and the kitchen. Showering was unpleasant the entire trip and cooking was a struggle. When we brought it up the host admitted they already knew about it but hadn't mentioned it anywhere in the listing. Their response was basically that we'd get used to it. There was a filter under the kitchen sink but the water came out so slowly it was barely usable. A few guests also had some skin sensitivity from the water. Some of the shower heads and sinks were visibly rusted which tells you this has been going on a while.Several bathrooms and bedrooms also had locks that didn't work — not great when you're traveling with families.Just a heads up for anyone booking in summer — AC is not listed as an amenity and is not available at the property. With a bigger group it gets pretty warm.The host replied quickly but wasn't very open to addressing our concerns. Nice location but these things need to be fixed and disclosed before booking.

  • Rodney K.

    Submitted May 28, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    Very nice and big and clean fishing is good the outside area was great plan to be back

  • WENDY S.

    Submitted May 20, 2026

    Stayed May 14, 2026

    Our Moms Group enjoyed our stay here. Lots of space for puzzling and playing cards. Many refridgerators for our food. The bedrooms were nice and there was lots of parking! The grills were ready to go and the lake was pretty. We had a nice relaxing weekend

  • Ian M.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed May 7, 2026

    We had a fantastic time and the space worked really well for our needs. Major highlights for us was the provided appliances in the kitchen were plentiful and made it easier to stay in. The available firewood was really appreciated and the VHS tape collection was fantastic and well enjoyed.

  • Keira P.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Great experience, very beautiful and cleanly house with great amenities!

  • Cheryl D.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2026

    Stayed Mar 23, 2026

    This house was great for our family gathering. Lots of sitting rooms and the long table sat at least 20 people. Rooms & beds were comfortable and great having 4 full bathrooms when getting everyone ready. Lake was great to look at every day. Too cool to go swimming this time of year. More than enough parking and easy to find the house. Thank you for allowing us to build more family memories!

  • Alex Z.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Nice place overall, good communication with the host. The water had a sulfuric smell/taste which wasn’t ideal for showering. Drinking it ended up causing sickness, so make sure to boil any tap water. Nice lake though!

  • Shari O.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    For the most part, things were good.

  • William H.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Beautiful lake with fall colors

  • Lydia T.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    We used all levels of balcony views. Absolutely perfect. Everyone loved each and every minute on the property. Two downsides: the water smelled like sewer and had a slick feel. We ran out of toilet tissue. This place is an A-

  • Karen K.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    We loved the large space for our group. The kitchen had everything we needed. The place has a nice beach with docks and we loved the fire pit area by the house. The host was very responsive to our questions. The only drawback was the well water which has a sulfur smell. We have booked again for next year.

  • Brandi B.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Perfect for large group of people!

  • Anita F.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    This group was made up of 7th-12th graders from our classical Christian school (and adults). Our school has a house system and has an ongoing competition, and this group of boys won! This house was selected for their retreat, and they thoroughly enjoyed the house and their time up north. The chaperones said the homeowners were easy to contact regarding access and if anything came up. Thank you for a great retreat! We would highly recommend this home for any large or small groups!!

  • Jeff L.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    Was a great house to host our annual golf outing. Plenty of room and location was just what we were looking for. Fire pit was nice as the weather was a little cooler than usual.

  • Meghan T.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    This house was wonderful for our large family to stay in. We rented for the weekend perfect get away for us all to get together in be on the water at a wonderful price. Plenty of space, wonderful bon fire hang out plenty of chairs, and great kitchen set up with all the amenities you eould need. A plus in our books! Thank you both so much.

  • Aleks S.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    We were very pleased with the house! Beautiful beach and loved all the nook and crannies. Definitely recommend.

  • Rachel H.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 12, 2025

    We had a great stay for our annual training/retreat with staff here and their other house down the street. It was clean and met all of our needs. Staff especially enjoyed the firepit on the lake. Plenty of parking.

  • Kimberly H.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    This property is so amazing. Absolutely beautiful place to relax after a hard day of rehearsal, and it is a great opportunity to bond with other corps members outside of our sections. It offers us a chance to get to know each other beyond the playing field.

  • Amanda B.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Great for a large group. We were able to have our own space while still hangout together.

  • Ethan M.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Wonderful location, beautiful home. Communicative, polite hosts. 10/10 stay, would easily recommend.

  • Jennifer D.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    It was good.

  • Megan F.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Our family used this house for our Christmas gathering and it was great! It’s hard to find a place that sleeps over 20 and also has lots of bedrooms. We appreciated all the dishes and cooking utensils that were on hand. It was one of the best stocked houses for cooking that I’ve stayed in. It was also great that the owners were flexible with allowing a few family members to bring their dogs along. That was greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing the house, it’s on our list for future stays.

  • Alvin L.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Only thing I have to say is that the water is well water so please keep that in mind!

  • Gene L.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Large, spacious, well stocked

  • Shah Q.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    We stayed with a group of 20 adults & kids for 2 nights, a d we don't regret our decision to choose this house. Kids enjoyed beach and deck, we had fire place and womens enjoyed beac view balconies

  • Nick T.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Such a great house and property. Our hosts were very helpful and take great care of everything. We had a blast with a large group of friends for the weekend. This house is gigantic and has plenty of space for relaxing.

  • Idalia J.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Overall an amazing experience. We had a very intimate wedding here. The host were very accommodating and gracious. Everyone had enough room. It was a hot weekend and it was definitely at night. Everything else was amazing!

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